TEN TEXTS WITH JON BEASON

Sep/12/08 03:01 PM Filed in: Jon Beason
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[Editor’s note:  Panthers linebacker Jon Beason will share thoughts with us each week via text message.  Beason was a first-round pick in 2007, and has started every game since arriving.  We communicated with him after the Panthers beat the Chargers, 26-24, on a last-second touchdown pass to Dante Rosario.] 

Q:  How did you feel when the ball was in the air on the last play?
A:  I just told myself to keep faith in my teammates and in God.  I knew we played well enough to win and a miracle was possible.

Q:  What did you say to Dante Rosario after he made the catch?
A:  I told him “you saved me.”  I was very emotional because I missed the tackle on LT on a third-down run that would have forced the Chargers to kick a field goal.  Had we lost I would’ve blamed myself.

Q:  Do you think the Chargers took you guys lightly?
A:  I don’t think that’s possible based on our preseason performance from a first-team standpoint. 

Q:  Did Shawne Merriman seem to be limited?
A:  Not sure but I know going into it we didn’t want to play soft on him because he’s hurt.  I think our offense did a great job moving the ball on one of the top defenses in the league.  I’m sure our offense will build on it.

Q:  Have you talked to Steve Smith?  Is he itching to get back?
A:  He’s proud of our team and ready to come back.  He wants to be part of it, he’s one of our leaders and we’re that much better with him on the field.

(profootballtalk.com)